Complete Address Change Checklist for BC Residents

Moving means updating your address in more places than most people expect. Miss one and you risk missed mail, lapsed coverage, or government correspondence going to the wrong address. This checklist covers everything.

Government and Legal (Priority — Do These First)

• ICBC — Update driver's licence and vehicle registration at icbc.com or through an Autoplan broker. Must be done within 10 days of moving.
• BC Services Card — Update at id.gov.bc.ca or a Service BC location
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — Update at canada.ca/my-account or on your next tax return
• Elections BC — Update voter registration at elections.bc.ca
• Passport — Not required immediately, but update when you renew
• Canada Post mail forwarding — Set up at canadapost.ca to catch any missed updates

Financial

• All bank accounts (chequing, savings, investment)
• Credit cards
• PayPal and other payment services
• Investment accounts (RRSP, TFSA, RESP)
• Insurance policies (home, auto, life, disability)
• Mortgage lender (if applicable)
• Accountant or tax preparer

Employment and Income

• Employer (HR department)
• Employment Insurance (Service Canada)
• CPP/OAS if receiving benefits
• Any pension providers

Utilities and Services

• BC Hydro
• FortisBC (if applicable)
• Internet and cable provider
• Cell phone provider
• Strata or property management (if applicable)
• Home security company

Health and Medical

• Family doctor
• Dentist
• Specialists and other healthcare providers
• Pharmacist
• Optometrist
• Pet's veterinarian
• Extended health insurance provider

Subscriptions and Memberships

• Amazon and other online retailers
• Magazine and newspaper subscriptions
• Streaming services (if they send physical mail)
• Gym or fitness club membership
• Library card (get a new one at your local branch)
• Loyalty programs (Air Miles, PC Optimum, etc.)

Personal and Social

• Friends and family
• Children's school or daycare
• Religious or community organizations
• Clubs and associations

Business (If Self-Employed)

• Business registration (BC Registry Services)
• GST/HST registration with CRA
• Business bank accounts
• Clients and suppliers
• Business insurance

Timeline

Before moving day: Set up Canada Post mail forwarding.

Within 10 days of moving: Update ICBC (legally required).

Within 30 days: Update CRA, BC Services Card, bank accounts, and employer.

Within 60 days: Work through the rest of the list.

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